Burton win Lichfield & District Summer League with a round to spare

Burton are the 2026 winners of the Lichfield & District Summer League after defeating Lichfield '2' 2.5-1.5. … Read more →

Website update: local club directory

To help players and captains in planning the logistics of away league matches, we've recently added to the website a directory of all of the clubs playing in the same leagues as Lichfield teams. … Read more →

Website updates: events and calendar functions

We continue to iterate in improving the new club website. The biggest recent change has been the introduction of calendar functions for club events. … Read more →

Albert's 2025-26 trophy haul

It's been quite a season for Albert Chacko, with two trophy wins within the club, and now the Robert Ward Plate from the Cannock & District League. … Read more →

A tense night in the July heatwave leaves Burton top of the table

Three tight matches have left Burton top of the Lichfield & District Summer League, but with plenty still to play for in the remaining rounds. … Read more →

Member invitation: IM Lawrence Cooper's Stafford birthday blitz

An opportunity to participate in a 3+2 blitz event, with the possibility of GM or IMs in the field! … Read more →

Enter now: the WDCL Rock Cup and Bidgood Trophy

The Tournament Secretary of the Wolverhampton & District League is inviting Lichfield members to take part in the annual individual knockout Rock Cup and Bidgood Trophy events. … Read more →

Back at the Guildhall for one night only

Chess returns to the Guildhall on Thursday, 9th July, combining a round of the Lichfield Summer Chess League with social chess. … Read more →

A date for your diary: the Lichfield Quickplay, Thursday August 27th

The traditional start of the new chess season for members, The Lichfield Quickplay, will take place at The Guildhall on Thursday August 27th, starting at 7:15pm. … Read more →

Regency Chess supports Lichfield Chess Club with sets and member discounts

We are delighted to announce that one of the UK's leading suppliers of quality chess sets, The Regency Chess Company (regencychess.co.uk), has partnered with Lichfield Chess Club for the 2026-27 season. … Read more →

Website updates: division pages and league ladder page

There have been some small, but significant updates to the Lichfield website over the last few weeks. … Read more →

The Lichfield 'Fantasy Chess League' 2025-26 Top 10s

There isn't a 'Fantasy Chess League' of Lichfield players, but, if one existed, who would be the big winners for Lichfield from the 2025-26 season? … Read more →